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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.31, 1,367.17 and 363.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.31, 1,367.17 and 363.48 is: 545.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.31 : 1,367.17 = 363.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.31/1,367.17 = 363.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.31x = 1,367.17 × 363.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.31x = 496,938.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,938.95/911.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.30

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